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November 19, 2020

Photo: Stare Hatred, Ignorance, and Racism in the Face.

We need this reminder right now: Post-Election Slow-Motion Coup Madness Trump’s face says it all here. Not only couldn’t he make eye contact 4 years ago, he’s making “apology face” and pursing his lips. He’s ashamed, and he knows what he really is. Obama, meanwhile, looked him in the eye and invited him into the Oval Office after years of […]

Politics, Fascism, and Antisemitism 57 sec read
October 29, 2020

055 | A New Jew’s Registry: Social Causes, Nefesh, and Some Holiday Cheer

Some things you can do to help me mark my milestone, including giving to some good causes, my budding Jewish community that’s doing great, fresh, necessary things and is in startup mode, or sending me a little something.

Conversion Process and Personal Stories 3 min read
October 16, 2020

054 | Gone Goy: A Dip, a Daven, and Dance—I’m a Jewish!

I’m now legally, spiritually Jewish and dripping wet with emotions. Here’s what happened.

Conversion Process and Personal Stories 5 min read
October 8, 2020

053 | Into the waters: Joining the ancestors, an interview with the AJU Mikvah

On Tuesday, October 6, 2020: I go to the mikvah today to become Jewish. Here are my thoughts the night before.

Conversion Process and Personal Stories 4 min read
September 27, 2020

052 | Beit Done: Days of Awesome, Jewish Journey Limbo, and Holy Daze (One Year In)

Well, I did it! I had my Beit Din a couple weeks ago. I’ve been slammed since with these High Holy Days and all the work that entails with Nefesh, my buoyant, vibrant, supportive eastside Los Angeles community. After being slightly anxious way back in March to do this thing only to have it delayed 6 months, guess what? It […]

Conversion Process and Personal Stories 3 min read

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Who Are the Jews?

People, Tribe, Nation, & Ethnicity: What does it mean? People love to insist that Jews are a religion; we are not, and that isn’t an innocent misconception; it’s designed to diminish us.

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March Mad Mensch: Month in Review

Yup, this is late! Spring is here, and March was a mad dash: ADL Never is Now conference, lots of events, JVP watch at Hamas rallies, and more.

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February Mad Mensch: Month in Review

So much happened in such little time. Inside: The Bibas family. Hostages come home. JVP Watch. ProSemitic. JudeaPedia. And more

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January Mad Mensch: Month in Review

So much happened in such little time. Inside: Hostages come home. JVP Watch. ProSemitic. JudeaPedia. And more

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Bobby Apperson

Bobby Apperson

Bobby Apperson is a musician, writer, songwriter, piano & voice coach, and bon vivant living in Los Angeles, Calif. He is currently blogging about his conversion to Judaism and all that entails (and what he doesn't yet know that it entails).

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